Art e Fekts Gallery in Pittston, Pennsylvania, will host a joint exhibition titled “Variations on Theme: Light & Shadow, Form & Color” featuring local artists Mary Kroptavich and Robert “Bergie” Bergstrasser. The exhibition opens on Friday, June 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gallery's Lombardo Gallery space and runs through June 26, coinciding with the City of Pittston’s 2nd Friday Art Walk. The show presents photography, sculpture, watercolor, and mixed media works exploring the interplay of light, shadow, form, and color.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the work of two distinct local artists—Kroptavich, a photographer known for capturing everyday moments, and Bergstrasser, a multi-decade sculptor and painter—and fosters community engagement through the free public opening and Art Walk collaboration. It underscores the role of small galleries in supporting regional artists and providing accessible cultural experiences in smaller cities.